undue

[uhn-doo, -dyoo] / ʌnˈdu, -ˈdyu /

ADJECTIVE

excessive, unnecessary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate extreme improper inappropriate inordinate needless too much unconscionable undeserved unfair unjust unjustifiable unjustified unreasonable unseemly untimely unwarranted

WEAK

exceeding exorbitant extravagant forbidden ill-timed illegal immoderate inapt indecorous inept intemperate overmuch sinister too great unapt uncalled-for underhanded unfitting unmeasurable unseasonable unsuitable unwarrantable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate decent fair fitting good just moderate moral proper reasonable suitable unprejudiced warranted

WEAK

sensible

Example Sentences

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“It is undue influence that we are concerned with.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

While there, Ho opposed several major rules, saying they imposed undue burdens on auditors and deterred new entrants into the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

If your friend’s mother has signed legal documents, she must have been of sound mind at the time and done so without undue influence.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

He said he’d be very surprised if all the election results weren’t certified by Jan. 3, when the new Congress convenes, given the legal remedies available to prevent stalling and undue delay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

The experiment seemed to demonstrate the way even seemingly decent people could be corrupted by undue authority.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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